My K drama craze introduces me to Kimchi and Ramyeon. I fall in love with Kimchi to the extent even try to make them at home. But...I was not advisable to eat cabbage due to my health condition. So I eat Kimchi only occasionally. Kimchi is loaded with lots of Vitamin since it gone through a fermentation process which produces "healthy bacteria". But a few years back I have been reading the cosmetics industry has adapted the fermentation process to create better skincare. Does fermented skincare work? I read skincare brands use the fermentation process claim they have two benefits : 1. Fermentation process breaks down ingredients into a smaller size which make it easier penetrate into the skin. 2. It produces minerals and good nutrients like Alpha Hydroxy Acids. I recently attended product launching by Haruharu Malaysia and have the liberty to try out skincare uses fermentation technology. Incorporation world-class and environmentally friendly t...
In general, most people are advised to start using retinol in their mid-20s. Why do we need retinol for our skin? Well, this is because collagen and elastin production starts to slow down. Adding retinol into our skincare routine at age of 25 to 30 is the perfect time to slow down the ageing process. So, what is retinol that people are hyping about? In short, retinol is a topical product containing a vitamin A derivative. Technically speaking a type of retinoid which works to increase collagen production. It helps to treat acne, and blackheads and is also ideal to improve skincare texture such as minimising fine lines, and wrinkles and brightening dull skin. Personally, I am a beginner in adding Retinol into my skincare routine. At the age of 47 years old. I guess, am afraid to start one because I read many side effects if use it wrong. What is the side effect if you use retinol wrong? Retinols can increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight. So, it is advisable to apply th...